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    Meatloaf Sandwich

    Published: Mar 7, 2023 Modified: Sep 22, 2023 by Isabel Laessig

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    Take your leftover meatloaf to another level with my easy Meatloaf Sandwich recipe! Meatloaf sandwiches are juicy, cheesy, and perfect for using up leftover meatloaf. Serve it for lunch or dinner in just 30 minutes!

    meatloaf sandwich cut in half on a blue plate with chips in the background
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    Meatloaf Sandwiches

    My meatloaf sandwich recipe is full of flavor and hits the spot every time. It's the perfect leftover meatloaf recipe for lunch or dinner!

    Having leftover meatloaf is great because honestly, it tastes better the second day! What better way to enjoy it than in this mouth-watering, easy meatloaf sandwich? A slice of tender meatloaf sandwiched between cheese, bread, and your favorite toppings, toasted to perfection. This is one of the best leftover meatloaf recipes there is.

    Serve meatloaf sandwiches with an easy side like Steak Fries or mashed potatoes, and you have a meal everyone will love. Not to mention, you will never wonder what to do with leftover meatloaf again!

    meatloaf sandwich cut in half on a blue plate

    Meatloaf Sandwich Ingredients

    • Hoagie roll
    • leftover Italian Meatloaf - also try keto meatloaf, or air fryer meatloaf
    • Olive oil
    • Shredded cheese
    • Tomato sauce
    • Lettuce
    • Tomato
    meatloaf sandwich ingredients

    How to Make a Meatloaf Sandwich

    1. Heat a skillet to medium-low heat. Once hot, add olive oil and lay down slices of meatloaf.heating up meatloaf in a skillet
    2. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until each side of your meatloaf is golden brown. browned meatloaf slices in a skillet
    3. Top meatloaf with shredded cheese and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted. meatloaf slices with shredded cheese melting over top
    4. Set meatloaf aside on a separate plate. Using the same skillet, toast your buns for 2-3 minutes.2 buns toasting in a skillet
    5. Once the buns are toasted, begin assembling the sandwich. Spread tomato sauce over the inside of your buns.ketchup smeared on two buns for a meatloaf sandwich
    6. Top with meatloaf, lettuce, and tomatoes. lettuce and tomato on a meatloaf sandwich
    7. Place the top bun on your sandwich and enjoy!2 completed meatloaf sandwiches on a blue plate

    Leftover Meatloaf Sandwich Tips

    • Slices of meatloaf: Slice your meatloaf thin or thick - whichever is your preference!
    • Quality bread: You want to use bread that won't fall apart while you're eating it. Any thick slice of bread like ciabatta or hoagie rolls make a great option!
    • Sauce: If you enjoy a saucy sandwich, feel free to use more tomato sauce or even ketchup!

    Meatloaf Sandwiches

    • Italian Meatloaf Sandwich: Use leftover slices of Italian meatloaf, shredded mozzarella cheese, and tomato sauce to make the best Italian-styled sandwich!
    • Cold Meatloaf Sandwich: Skip heating up your slices of meatloaf and instead place them on a slice of bread with cheese and your favorite toppings, like lettuce, tomato, or pickles, for the best cold meatloaf sandwich recipe.
    • Open-Faced Meatloaf Sandwich: Don't worry about using the top piece of bread for your sandwich, and double up on the cheese!

    Depending on what kind of meatloaf you have leftover, there are many kinds of variations for your meatloaf sub! Pick your favorite!

    meatloaf sandwich on a blue plate with chips in the back

    Meatloaf Sandwich Recipe FAQs

    How do you reheat meatloaf for sandwiches?

    Reheat meatloaf for sandwiches by using a skillet and a little bit of olive oil. Toast each side of your meatloaf slice, top with cheese and your favorite toppings, then serve with your favorite bread or on a hoagie roll.

    What do you eat with meatloaf sandwiches?

    Meatloaf sandwiches are best served with any easy side dish like steak fries, mac and cheese, or steakhouse mushrooms. The ideas are endless!

    Meatloaf Recipes

    • Keto Meatloaf
    • Air Fryer Meatloaf
    • Meatloaf Seasoning
    • Meatloaf Glaze

    For temps, check my Meatloaf Temps guide!

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    Meatloaf Sandwich

    Learn how to make a meatloaf sandwich! Meatloaf sandwiches are the perfect option for lunch or dinner, ready in under 30 minutes.
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Assemble Sandwich5 minutes mins
    Total Time15 minutes mins
    Course: Sandwich
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: meatloaf sandwich, meatloaf sandwich recipe, meatloaf sandwiches
    Servings: 1 sandwich
    Calories: 489kcal
    Author: Isabel Laessig

    Equipment

    • 1 Skillet

    Ingredients

    • hoagie roll or bread of choice
    • 1 slice of meatloaf
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

    Optional Toppings

    • 1 cup shredded cheese or slices of cheese
    • ½ cup tomato sauce or ketchup
    • 1 slice of lettuce for topping
    • 2 slices of tomato for topping

    See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!

    Instructions

    • Heat a skillet to medium-low heat. Once hot, add olive oil and lay down slices of meatloaf.
      1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 slice of meatloaf
      heating up meatloaf in a skillet
    • Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until each side of your meatloaf is golden brown.
      browned meatloaf slices in a skillet
    • Top meatloaf with shredded cheese and cook for another 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melty.
      1 cup shredded cheese
      meatloaf slices with shredded cheese melting over top
    • Set meatloaf aside on a separate plate. Using the same skillet, toast your buns for 2-3 minutes.
      hoagie roll
      2 buns toasting in a skillet
    • Once the buns are toasted, begin assembling the sandwich. Spread tomato sauce over the inside of your buns.
      ½ cup tomato sauce
      ketchup smeared on two buns for a meatloaf sandwich
    • Top with meatloaf, lettuce, and tomatoes.
      1 slice of lettuce, 2 slices of tomato
      lettuce and tomato on a meatloaf sandwich
    • Place the top bun on your sandwich and enjoy!
      2 completed meatloaf sandwiches on a blue plate

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    Notes

    • Slices of meatloaf: Slice your meatloaf thin or thick - whichever is your preference!
    • Quality bread: You want to use bread that won't fall apart while you're eating it. Any thick slice of bread like ciabatta or hoagie rolls make a great option!
    • Sauce: If you enjoy a saucy sandwich, feel free to use more tomato sauce or even ketchup!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1283mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1288IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 583mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Isabel Laessig

    Hi! I’m Isabel Laessig, also known as Family Foodie, creator of Sunday Supper Movement and author of the Boujee Steak Cookbook. Sunday Supper is my mission to bring family back around the dinner table. Join me in making family meal-time a tradition to celebrate!
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